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Celsius to Kelvin Converter

Convert Celsius to Kelvin instantly. Enter any °C value and the Kelvin equivalent appears immediately. Reference table covers from absolute zero to extreme scientific temperatures.

Formula:[value] °C + 273.15 = [result] K

How to convert Celsius to Kelvin

°C + 273.15 = K

For example: 0 °C + 273.15 = 273.1 K

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Common Celsius to Kelvin conversions

Common Celsius to Kelvin conversions
Celsius (°C)Kelvin (K)
-273.1 °C0 K
-200 °C73.15 K
-100 °C173.1 K
-40 °C233.1 K
0 °C273.1 K
20 °C293.1 K
37 °C310.1 K
100 °C373.1 K
200 °C473.1 K
500 °C773.1 K
1,000 °C1 K
5,505 °C5 K

About this conversion

Celsius to Kelvin is used in science, physics, chemistry, and engineering, where the Kelvin scale is the SI unit of temperature. Unlike Celsius, Kelvin has no negative values — 0 K is absolute zero (−273.15°C), the coldest theoretically possible temperature. The conversion is the simplest of all temperature conversions: just add 273.15. Key scientific reference points: 0 K = −273.15°C (absolute zero), 273.15 K = 0°C (water freezes), 373.15 K = 100°C (water boils), 310.15 K = 37°C (body temperature), 5,778 K ≈ surface of the Sun. Kelvin is used in thermodynamics, gas laws (PV = nRT uses Kelvin), black body radiation, and colour temperature in photography and LED lighting.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert Celsius to Kelvin?+
Add 273.15 to the Celsius value. Formula: K = °C + 273.15. For example, 25°C + 273.15 = 298.15 K.
What is 0°C in Kelvin?+
0°C equals 273.15 K — the freezing point of water.
What is absolute zero in Celsius?+
Absolute zero is 0 K = −273.15°C. This is the theoretical coldest possible temperature — the point at which molecular motion ceases.
What is 100°C in Kelvin?+
100°C (boiling point of water) equals 373.15 K.